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#060: Building Stronger Nutritional Strategies42:38

43m ago42:38

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This episode is brought to you by Fuel for Fire. Show Notes: 03:00 - How to bridge the gap between knowing and doing 04:48 - Why we need to be thinking about our routines 08:15 - Strategies for the home 19:55 - Strategies for the office 31:42 - Strategies for eating out 37:18 - Strategies for dealing with peer pressure Subscribe on Apple Podcas ...…

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#059: Running Your Gym Like a Private School31:56

5d ago31:56

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This episode is brought to you by Functional Branding. Show Notes: 04:42 - Whether I think all gyms should be run like a private school. 12:24 - The three things that I think can guarantee a members' success in our gym. 19:58 - How we talk to new members about our process. 26:21 - Talking about how successful the CFNE Way has been about 18 mont ...…

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#058: Embracing Vulnerability, with Heather Bergeron37:18

12d ago37:18

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This episode is brought to you by NoBULL. You can learn more about them & sign up for early access to new products here: https://nobullproject.com/chasing // Show Notes 04:52 - Watch all the Europe vids here [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q1nuuAgjQc&list=PLOp5sGdkTCcW3AFbNshV9gVo54BZqxxNb ] 06:39 - Read Heather's blog [ http://hbunfiltered. ...…

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#057: Two Minute Drill, #334:53

19d ago34:53

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Questions Answered: 02:27 -What percentage body fat would you recommend for somebody who just wants to be healthy? 04:42 - Any advice for a first-time parent who wants to maintain a consistent training schedule? 06:02 - What tips do you have for nutrition & time management for high schooler wanting to compete? 08:13 - Do think it’s possible for ...…

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#056: Taking Small Steps Toward Big Goals, with Katrin Davidsdottir42:04

27d ago42:04

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Show Notes 01:34 - Katrin tells the story of how we started working together 09:37 - When & how we started making bigger goals for Katrin 18:19 - Katrin talks about her transition from an immature athlete to a mature one 20:44 - Michael Johnson's book, Gold Rush [ https://amzn.to/2T5MZVR ] 22:25 - Grab The Champion's Mind here [ https://amzn.to ...…

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#055: Defining & Pursuing Balance28:52

1M ago28:52

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Show Notes 01:20 - Bezos interview here [ https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-interview-axel-springer-ceo-amazon-trump-blue-origin-family-regulation-washington-post-2018-4 ]04:19 - The different areas of life worth balancing 12:20 - A juggling analogy 22:16 - Kobe Bryant + Nick Saban chat [ https://vimeo.com/285562124 ] // Subscribe on A ...…

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#054: Starting a Career in CrossFit45:40

1M ago45:40

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Show Notes 01:38 - What life was like before fitness became my career 05:56 - My transition from being a trainer to being a strength & conditioning coach 07:48 - Thoughts on my success as a coach at an elite private school 09:31 - My credentials at the time 11:10 - Whether I think the journey I took could be replicated today 15:00 - My advice t ...…

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#053: 10 Principles for Better Sleep33:36

2M ago33:36

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Show Notes 01:15 - An overview of our Five Factors of Health 04:12 - Whether I think there’s been a cultural shift in our attitude toward sleep 10:00 - “Why We Sleep” [ https://amzn.to/2QZ8SIF ] 10:33 - Principle 1: Create a nightly routine 14:30 - Principle 2: No caffeine after noon 16:55 - Principle 3: Limit liquids two hours prior to falling ...…

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#052: A Masters Athlete's Guide to Competing30:47

2M ago30:47

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Show Notes 01:45 - The biggest differences between Masters athletes & everybody else 09:08 - Where I think Masters athletes should focus 12:19 - My thoughts on whether there are any movements in CrossFit that Masters athletes shouldn't worry about 14:09 - How frequently I think Masters athletes should compete 17:21 - On the susceptibility of in ...…

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#051: Learning to Flip Fear Around28:02

3M ago28:02

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Show Notes 01:11 - How my thinking about fear has changed over the years 07:28 - The point where my understanding of fear started to change 11:43 - How to know when to listen to fear & when to move beyond it 14:56 - Moving past fear & into action 19:32 - When I started to rethink fear 19:59 - Grab Mindset here: [ https://amzn.to/2TjFewk ] 23:55 ...…

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#050: Favorite Books, Podcasts, Films, & People1:04:36

3M ago1:04:36

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Resources Mentioned 08:09 - Gates of Fire [ https://amzn.to/2z8sYWX ] 09:24 - Mindset [ https://amzn.to/2TjFewk ] 09:56 - Grit [ https://amzn.to/2Q0y29f ] 10:19 - Grit TED Talk [ https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8 ] 10:29 - Extreme Ownership [ https://amzn.to/2qLRl8i ] 11:55 - How Champions Think [ https://amzn.to/2qRCXLu ] 12:23 - 7 Habits [ https:/ ...…

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#049: Game Day Nutrition37:06

3M ago37:06

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Show Notes 01:45 - Talking about the Spartan Beast race I recently ran 03:04 - Breaking down my nutrition plan for running the Beast 11:20 - The similarities between the Spartan Beast & the CrossFit Games’ marathon row 11:58 - The challenge of being away from home for a competition 15:08 - The big differences between single day & multi-day comp ...…

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#048: What it Means to be Productive45:42

4M ago45:42

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Show Notes 02:20 - What I think about when I think about being productive 05:25 - The Excellent Life Organizer 10:29 - Where I'd recommend you start building your own Excellent Life Organizer 17:53 - How I use my calendar 26:03 - Common time wasters 36:38 - My favorite time wasters 39:12 - Nature is Metal Instagram here [ https://www.instagram. ...…

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#047: Two Minute Drill, Take #240:40

4M ago40:40

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Show Notes 01:41 - My recommendations for if you should train when feeling under the weather 03:57 - How I would respond to a young athlete who wanted to “turn pro” 06:50 - The ideal body weight for CF athletes, & how to gain weight if you need to put on some pounds 12:00 - How we’ve approached setting family-wide goals 16:28 - My thoughts on h ...…

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#046: Earning Trust & Building Teams52:24

4M ago52:24

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Show Notes 07:25 - Why I think it's more important to hire the right people, not necessarily the most experienced people. 10:55 - Grab The Ideal Team Player here [ https://amzn.to/2xXYLcw ] 16:15 - How much experience I think is necessary before we hire someone. 19:10 - Talking through the hiring process at CFNE. 27:25 - My best advice for how ...…

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#045: Don't Get Bamboozled by Big Food37:24

5M ago37:24

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Show Notes 02:03 - My thoughts on whether eating clean every meal is really that hard. 04:32 - And the reasons why it is. 09:20 - The weirdest thing I've ever eaten. 11:01 - A quick refresher on what I refer to as "the teardrop". 15:13 - Talking about which breakfast foods to avoid. 21:27 - Talking about which lunch foods to avoid. 26:12 - Talk ...…

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#044: Talent, Opportunities, & Effort28:30

5M ago28:30

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Show Notes: 01:50 - My thoughts on whether some CrossFit Games athletes are just more talented than others. 08:53 - What I think are the first steps to take once you begin to believe that talent is a myth. 09:59 - My tactical advice on putting a growth mindset into practice. 12:01 - The benefits I've seen in shifting myself into a growth mindse ...…

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#043: What to Do About Your Weaknesses37:58

6M ago37:58

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In this episode: We're talking about how to attack weaknesses in the gym, how to play to our strengths outside the gym, & how I've come to think about the areas in my own life I want to focus on improving. Show Notes: 01:54 - How I think about getting to the bottom of movement or performance issues 8:55 - Why I don't only competitive athletes s ...…

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#042: Desert Island Health32:41

6M ago32:41

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In this episode: We're imposing some imaginary constraints to explore some of my health & fitness principles. Topics include which CrossFit benchmarks workouts I'd pick to repeat forever if I had to, what single meal I would eat if I had to only eat one meal for the rest of my life, & what single movement I'd choose if I could only do one. Show ...…

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#041: Tips to Improve Competitive Performance38:20

7M ago38:20

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In this episode: We're talking about ways to be more competitive in the sport of CrossFit. Topics include how to get better at muscle-ups, tips for improving your double unders, & my best advice for athletes who don't have a coach. Show Notes: 02:06 - Quick recap of the Theoretical Development of a Champion 03:55 - My best advice for a competit ...…

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#040: Effective Parenting Tactics43:54

7M ago43:54

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I'm covering some of the most impactful parenting tips I've learned, including praising effort instead of talent, not keeping any junk food in the house, and why we don't let our kids quit. Show Notes: 01:33 - All Pro Dad article: https://www.allprodad.com/10-things-i-hope-my-children-remember-about-me-as-a-father 02:30 - Put your spouse first, ...…

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#039: 10 Ways to Lead from the Front in Your Gym30:54

8M ago30:54

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In this episode: I'm going through ten of the ways I try to lead in my affiliate, including taking our own classes, welcoming feedback, & following through on what I say. Show Notes: 01:50 - #1: Take your own classes & follow your own programming 04:53 - #2: Move well 06:25 - #3: Eat clean 10:04 - #4: Use people's names & look them in the eye 1 ...…

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#038: Why CrossFit is Different than the CrossFit Games17:52

8M ago17:52

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In this episode: I'm talking about the primary differences between the CrossFit that happens in our gym & the CrossFit that happens in Madison every summer. Show Notes: 02:02 - How I've come to think about the differentiation between CrossFit and the CrossFit Games 04:05 - My Mt. Everest analogy 07:01 - Why your focus shouldn't be on intensity ...…

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#037: The Benefits of Negative Visualization28:25

9M ago28:25

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In this episode, we're talking about tactful conflict resolution, the benefits of talking through "If, Then" scenarios, & why thinking through what might go wrong is a great way to make things go right.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#036: 10 Habits You Should Stop Having24:25

9M ago24:25

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I cover 10 things we shouldn't be doing, including hitting the snooze button, watching the news, & leaving dishes in the sink.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#035: The Secret to the Good Life12:37

9M ago12:37

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In this short episode: I talk about the two questions you should be asking yourself consistently if you want to live a fulfilled life, and why you shouldn't always trust your feelings in pursuit of your goals. Show Notes: 00:01:55 - The first question everyone should be asking themselves 00:04:04 - The second question everyone should be asking ...…

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#034: Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions25:31

10M ago25:31

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I'm answering some of the most common nutrition questions we get at the gym, from which supplements I recommend to intermittent fasting, from hydration to how much red meat is too much. Show Notes: 00:00:50 - Watch all the CFNE Way Episodes here: https://goo.gl/u8Nfkv 00:02:22 - What sources would you recommend for a deeper dive into learning a ...…

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#033: Assessing Health by Measuring Fitness21:52

10M ago21:52

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Talking about going to the doctor, why how many burpees you can do in a minute is an indication of more than just your fitness, & the difference between being a swim coach & a lifeguard.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#032: Breaking Down the Five Factors of Health18:35

11M ago18:35

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We're talking about good habits & bad, the three steps of every habit, & about taking small steps in the right direction. // You can see the poster here: https://goo.gl/hi4BhABy patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#031: A Recipe for Better Habits34:11

12M ago34:11

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We're talking about good habits & bad, the three steps of every habit, & about taking small steps in the right direction. // Grab "Chasing Excellence" here: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4qBy patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#030: Two Minute Drill, Take 124:52

12M ago24:52

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In this episode: Answering some listener questions, including the how to balance intensity & volume in training, what I'm working to improve these days, & my recommendations for athletes coming back from injury.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#029: Getting the Most Out of Your Training31:46

1y ago31:46

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We’re talking about why we put so much emphasis on recovering well, touching on nutrition, sleep, muscle work, icing versus heat, stress, & much more.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#028: Strengthening Your Grit Muscles22:55

1y ago22:55

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We're talking about resilience, a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset, & why hard work is more important than talent.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#027: The Development of a Champion24:53

1y ago24:53

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We're breaking down the theoretical development of a champion & what makes the difference between good athletes & great athletes.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#026: Answering the Questions from Tribe of Mentors15:13

1y ago15:13

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We're answering the 11 questions posed in Tim Ferriss's new book Tribe of Mentors. Subjects include the books that have influenced me the most, how caffeine is amazing in small doses, & why I don't believe in failure.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#025: The Value of Thinking Big38:17

1y ago38:17

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We're talking about how CFNE, CompTrain, Project:Elevation, & working with Elite CrossFit Games athletes are all part of the same mission.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#024: Fueling the CrossFit Athlete28:23

1+ y ago28:23

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We're talking about why nutrition is so important in the sport of CrossFit, ideal body fat percentages for athletes, & what supplements I recommend CrossFit athletes take.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#023: Maximizing Your Minutes31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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Talking about time management, putting first things first, & why it'd be great if email wasn't a thing.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#022: The Importance of Being Strong Enough20:31

1+ y ago20:31

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In this episode: We're talking about why athletes who want to make waves in the sport of CrossFit need to focus on getting strong enough to actually be competitive.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#021: W.H.O.O.P.I.E.20:01

1+ y ago20:01

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We're breaking down an acronym that can help you set better goals & achieve bigger things.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#020: 2017 CrossFit Games Debrief34:15

1+ y ago34:15

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We're talking about Madison, the programming, & the lessons we learned during the 2017 seasonBy patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#019: Katrin Davidsdottir47:13

1+ y ago47:13

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In this episode: Talking with Katrin Davidsdottir about moving to the U.S. to train, surrounding yourself with the right people, & putting in 100% effort.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#018: Putting Character First27:36

1+ y ago27:36

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We're talking about why I always start with character, the value of spending time in silence, & what most people are missing in their training.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#017: Preparing for the Games26:48

1+ y ago26:48

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Talking about my month-long CrossFit Games training camp, why eliminating distractions are important, & how excellence is contagious.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#016: How to Train with Intention27:48

1+ y ago27:48

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We're talking about the difference between practice, training, & competition, & why you should go into every session at the gym knowing which mode you're in.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#015: Redefining Adversity23:27

1+ y ago23:27

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Talking about why a busted ACL can be a good thing, what Brent Fikowski, Tom Brady, & Katrin Davidsdottir have in common, & why you should focus less on what happens & more on how you respond to what happens.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#014: Simplifying Nutrition26:21

2y ago26:21

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We're talking about why I prefer to keep my nutritional advice simple, the value of getting blood work done, & why both quality & quantity matters.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#013: Working With Members Who Compete21:57

2y ago21:57

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Talking about the best ways I've found to work with my members who want to compete in CrossFit, without losing their connection to our community.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#012: How to Chase Happiness28:01

2y ago28:01

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We talk about why happiness doesn't live on the other side of achievement, gratitude, & why relationships matter more than money.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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#011: Cole Sager52:20

2y ago52:20

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Cole Sager stops in to talk about growing up in a small town, his football career, & the "why" behind everything he does.By patrick@functionalprojects.com (Ben Bergeron).

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